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X793 GLH

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,035 mi
Last recorded95,035 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX793 GLH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 95,035 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 95,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2014 91,630 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2013 84,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 77,740 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2012 77,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2011 69,390 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 63,608 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 63,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2009 59,464 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,580 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,690 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,690 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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X793 GLH is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 99,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X793 GLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X793 GLH registered?

X793 GLH is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X793 GLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X793 GLH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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